“We are delighted to have the centre built here thanks to support from (Bicton MLA) Lisa O’Malley.

“We have a strong music program here and the centre will give us the opportunity to showcase that to the wider community.”

Mr McGowan said the government was committed to investing in public schools to ensure all students received high-quality education.

The centre will include two connected spaces for drama and dance, as well as retractable seating for 300 people, a green room, foyer and gallery space, as well as storage and a staff study.

The school has contributed a further $400,000 to the project for additional features such as lighting equipment, as well as covered concrete walkways that will connect the new centre to the school’s existing arts area.

The centre will be built by Cox Architects and EMCO Building and is scheduled for completion in late 2019.